A photographic journey from the past to the present, from the tribal regions deep in India to the beautiful destinations that shows the veracity of the largest democracy in the world today.

Incredible India in pictures depicting Indian diversity in cultures, heritage, history, archaeology, literature & religion, from tribal communities to popular settlements.

Nestled in the beautiful region of Paro in Bhutan is one of the thirteen of the monasteries where the Vajrayana Buddhism teacher Guru Padmasambhava practiced his methods of spiritual liberation. Numerous legends surround this monastery, ranging from the woman who transformed herself into a tiger to carry Guru Padmasambhava on her back to this temple to others.

This Paro monastery is built into the rock face overlooking the valley at a height of over 3100 meters. It is now a popular tourist destination & hikers take pleasure taking the beautiful but strenuous trail.

Over 5000 years of human civilization, prosperity in arts, science, philosophy and non-materialistic sciences have also harbored religions, rituals & various customs in India. Very often we follow these rituals mechanically these days without completely knowing the purpose or completely following the processes as prescribed in the Vedas.

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